If you’ve never run a marathon, there’s a humbling moment for every runner you may not know about. It’s when you hit the 13.1 mile marker — halfway there. After all I’ve been through, I’m only halfway there? It has to be how four teams feel when they reach the Eastern and Western Conference Final.

The Central Division is arguably the toughest division in sports. With six of seven teams in playoff contention for most of the season, there has been multiple players making a case for serving as the 2018-19 league MVP. However, a few stand out from the rest.

When you’re skating into the zone, you’ll want to be able to quickly react and weave in and out as needed. It’s vital to have quick outside and inside edges on your skates, making you a truly versatile puck mover.